Wednesday, October 14, 2015

The Democratic 'Debate': The Fix Is In

The Democrats finally had a ‘debate’ last night. Sort of.
The three lesser lights would’ve made Elmer Fudd appear dazzling by comparison. I’ve been more excited by hat racks.

Anderson
Cooper, a Clinton Foundation member,
moderated/hosted the debate. No problem there. What conflict of interest? He
and CNN made it clear before the debate that, unlike what transpired during the
Republican debates, they would not be pitting the candidates against each other
nor attempt to trip them up by asking them tricky questions such as the names
of various world leaders. Also, candidates past statements about each other
would not be brought up in an attempt to cause discomfort and rancor.

This
was in stark contrast to the Republican debates on Fox News Channel that illustrated
real differences amongst the candidates, most of whom were animated, engaged,
passionate and real. Personality and policy differences were often clear and
compelling. Megyn Kelly famously went after Donald Trump. And after him. And after him. Unlike CNN and,
worse yet, MSNBC, Fox News really is ‘fair and balanced.’ (It is no wonder
polls reveal the network to be America’s most trusted news source).

Hillary,
as per usual, blithely dismissed her scandals. However, this most wooden of
people/candidates actually appeared somewhat animated and almost human at
times. The curmudgeonly old socialist helped her out by ranting about how sick
he was of hearing about the ‘damn’ e-mails, occasioning the front runner to
thank him and shake his hand. Yes, Bernie wanted to talk about “the issues.”

What he
really was saying was,” the hell with honesty and character, the hell with fair
play and transparency. And the hell with national security! Let’s talk about
things that matter!”

To
Democrats, the only ‘issues’ are how much freedom and money they can take away
from working people, how many illegal new voters they can import and how easy
it is to exterminate babies.

Ironically,
while the Republicans in congress preemptively surrender to their Democratic
counterparts, the Republican presidential candidates squabble amongst
themselves in a vain attempt to give the people choices.

The Democrats never jeopardize- nor waiver
on- the issues that matter to them.

Daily Trivia Quiz Answer

Today's Answer: Andrew Jackson. ("Poll" got so worked up before the service he apparently had to be removed from the premises, as he was cussing long and loud).

Q) What words appear on the front of the penny, nickel, dime and quarter, alongside the likeness of presidents?

A) "Liberty" and "In God We Trust"

An Ode To Life

Appreciate all you have, as it- and you- will soon be gone. Leave no heartfelt words unspoken, no sweet gesture incomplete, no act of love undone. Love your spouse with passion and abandon, your kids with patience and understanding but also a firm guidance. Love also the truth, no matter how hard. If pursued by enough people with enough courage, it really will set us free.

And don't forget, we didn't ask to be born. We didn't create ourselves. We are not gods. There is a higher power.

Fireworks of the Mind

Write It Up

Whence Shall Come Another?

True Then, True Now

"If you will not fight for right when you can easily win without bloodshed; if you will not fight when your victory is sure and not too costly; you may come to the moment when you will have to fight with all the odds against you and only a precarious chance of survival. There may even be a worse case. You may have to fight when there is no hope of victory, because it is better to perish than to live as slaves."- Winston Churchill

Time Well Wasted

The power lies within your hands To do with what you may But the hourglass is filled with sands Of endless yesterdays